California Contractor Insurance
Asena Capital Insurance Services — California-licensed insurance brokerage serving contractors statewide. Phone: (858) 925-9555. Email: info@asenainsurance.com.
Most contractors carry general liability, workers' comp, commercial auto and the $25,000 license bond, plus tools and equipment coverage. The mix depends on your license class, employees and vehicles.
San Marcos has 723 active CSLB contractor licenses (September 2026). 46% carry a workers' comp policy, 51% are on file as exempt, and 58 licenses were issued here in the last 12 months. The largest group is B (247 licenses).
| Licenses | With WC policy | Exempt | New (12 mo) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B General Building Contractor | 247 | 40% | 58% | 13 |
| C-61 Limited Specialty | 83 | 63% | 33% | 4 |
| C-27 Landscaping Contractor | 73 | 56% | 41% | 6 |
| C-10 Electrical Contractor | 64 | 45% | 55% | 4 |
| C-33 Painting and Decorating Contractor | 52 | 35% | 62% | 5 |
| C-36 Plumbing Contractor | 49 | 35% | 61% | 7 |
| A General Engineering Contractor | 39 | 67% | 26% | 0 |
| C-54 Ceramic and Mosaic Tile Contractor | 35 | 43% | 51% | 2 |
| C-39 Roofing Contractor | 31 | 81% | 0% | 2 |
| C-15 Flooring and Floor Covering Contractors | 24 | 46% | 50% | 1 |
San Diego (5,819 licenses), Escondido (1,715 licenses), El Cajon (1,391 licenses), Chula Vista (1,184 licenses), Vista (1,179 licenses).
Asena Capital Insurance Services compares multiple markets for San Marcos contractors and requests additional insured endorsements for you when a contract calls for them. Call (858) 925-9555 or request a quote — only your name, phone and email are required. CA License #6008596.
Most contractors carry general liability, workers' comp, commercial auto and the $25,000 license bond, plus tools and equipment coverage. The mix depends on your license class, employees and vehicles.
Once a policy is bound, a certificate of insurance can usually be issued quickly, including additional insured wording a GC asks for. Timing depends on the carrier and the endorsements requested.